Reference News website reported on April 11 that the "Congress Hill" Daily website of the United States published an article titled "Trump is Promoting Monroe Doctrine Globally" on April 9. The author is Indian geopolitical scholar Brahma Chellaney. The content is compiled as follows: In less than 100 days in office, Trump has overturned international norms, challenged alliances, and reasserted America's strength with a blunt confidence. This new model can be said to be the revival and global extension of the 19th-century Monroe Doctrine. The Monroe Doctrine was first proposed by President James Monroe in 1823, aiming to prevent European interference in American affairs. Its premise is simple: the Western Hemisphere is America's sphere of influence. Under Trump's leadership, this concept is being reinterpreted, expanded, and actively promoted—not limited to the Americas. Trump mentioned the Monroe Doctrine for the first time during a speech at the United Nations in 2018. Now in his second term, he has shifted from rhetoric to action. His administration not only reaffirms America's dominance in Latin America but also reshapes its relations with Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, and the Arctic region in a way that demonstrates a new, non-hemisphere-limited American supremacy. This shift is most evident in Trump's trade policies. He weaponized tariffs—not only using them as bargaining chips but also viewing them as long-term tools for economic nationalism. The Trump administration does not see protectionism as a temporary phase but views it as a structural pillar of American resurgence. Within this framework, tariffs are both sources of fiscal revenue and geopolitical levers, even against allies. Trump's ambitions extend far beyond trade. He openly expressed willingness for territorial expansion, showing interest in purchasing Greenland and taking over the Panama Canal, even calling the U.S.-Canada border "an artificial boundary." He also proposed permanently relocating the approximately 2 million people in Gaza to nearby countries so that the U.S. could take control of Gaza. These proposals reaffirm the ideology of the 19th-century "Manifest Destiny," which believes in America's divine right to expand its control and influence on land and sea. In his inaugural address, Trump explicitly mentioned "Manifest Destiny," describing America's expansion as a natural and noble pursuit. Certainly, Trump is not the first post-World War II U.S. president to promote expansionist policies. However, due to the global expansions of his predecessors, the U.S. now has about 750 military bases in at least 80 countries and regions. What sets Trump apart is his lack of concealment. One of the most vivid manifestations of this worldview is his attitude toward traditional alliances. He considers allies as free riders on American security and beneficiaries of American generosity, thus viewing them as parasites on the American economy. Transatlantic divisions were most clearly demonstrated during the Russia-Ukraine war. Europe remains focused on addressing the Russian threat, while Trump wants to end what he calls the "barbaric conflict" and restart relations with Moscow. China clearly surpasses Russia in terms of economic output, military spending, and other strategic indicators. Leaked defense guidance documents from the Trump administration refer to China as the "only significant threat." Trump shifted focus from Europe to the Indo-Pacific region—meaning a major reallocation of American attention and resources, with the goal of freeing up energy to deal with China's rising power. Trump's foreign policy is like an upgraded version of the Monroe Doctrine extended to the entire Western world. His attempt to acquire Greenland symbolizes this transformation. Although Greenland is far from the Americas, its Arctic location makes it a strategic asset. In the reimagined Monroe Doctrine, the West is no longer a community with shared values but a region that should submit to American leadership. This ideological shift reshapes the Monroe Doctrine from a hemispheric defense policy into a global framework involving American predominance. Trump is not just reviving an old idea but is pushing it globally. Under "Monroe Doctrine 2.0," the Western world will not only be protected by Washington but also managed by it. This is bound to change all of America's long-standing alliances. (Compiled/Translated by Zhu Jie) Original source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7491905690517160488/ Disclaimer: The article reflects the views of the author alone. Please express your opinions by clicking the "Like/Dislike" buttons below.